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Image shows three people standing at the intersection of Thorncliffe and Beth Nelson Drive.
East York Mayor True Davidson presents shears to Beth Nealson, the last mayor of Leaside before it was absorbed by East York
Image shows three people standing at the intersection of Thorncliffe and Beth Nelson Drive.

East York Mayor True Davidson presents shears to Beth Nealson, the last mayor of Leaside before it was absorbed by East York

Date10/6/1972
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Original Toronto Star caption: A street for Beth Nealson. East York Mayor True Davidson presents shears to Beth Nealson, the last mayor of Leaside before it was absorbed by East York, to open the drive named for her, Metro Roads Commissioner Sam Cass holds umbrella in yesterday's rain.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0070479F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Neighbourhood:Leaside
Province or state:Ontario
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Image shows a portrait of a politician.
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